Space
Space is the spirit of architecture and also supreme aesthetic adventure.
The Art of Defining Boundaries
Space, its boundaries and proportions are built to suit human purpose, but site, light and cadence impact hugely on how it actually feels. This was well understood in classical architecture.
Our path through a space, or from one space to another, creates a unique architectural experience. This is reinforced with vistas to natural surroundings, other focal points or changes in level.
Bank of Canada Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Designed 1969 with Manari Rounthwaite and Dick
Canadian Embassy, Washington D.C., USA. Designed 1982
The Museum of Anthropology, University of B.C., Canada. Designed 1971
Hugo and Brigitte Eppich House, West Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Designed 1979
Filberg House, Comox, B.C., Canada. Designed 1958
3- Block Complex and Robson Square, Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Designed 1973
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C., Canada. Designed 1963 with Geoffrey Massey
Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington, USA. Designed 1996 with Nick Milkovich Architects
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA. Designed 1981, with Francisco Kripacz. Associated firms- Deems Lewis McKinley and Loschky Marquardt Nesholm
The Museum of Anthropology, University of B.C., Canada. Designed 1971
Photos from Erickson Family Collection (arthurerickson.com)